Dress codes have been a hot button topic for the rising generation for almost as long as those who comprise it have been in school. Many universities, while they may not have dress codes that overarch the entirety of campus, have dress codes that cover their gyms and recreational facilities. Northern Kentucky University, University of Read More
Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor mreynolds12@murraystate.edu “1917” is a World War I film released on Christmas Day of 2019 and, under the direction of Sam Mendes, attempts (and succeeds) to play out in one seemingly seamless shot. The film follows the journey of two young English soldiers as they cross No Man’s Land and journey Read More
When a university outsources a service, it means it is looking to an outside company to take over that service. For example, Murray State has outsourced dining services, health services and now portions of facilities management. Sodexo, Primary Care and SSC—these are all corporations that have taken over segments of work for the University. So, Read More
Nick Kendall Contributing Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu Students who make threats against P-12 schools in Kentucky could face one to five years in prison under a new law. Trent Lovett, superintendent of Marshall County Schools, sent out a letter to parents and students stating terroristic threatening will not be tolerated in the district. The letter was posted Read More
Story by Ava Chuppe Contributing Writer am.chuppe@gmail.com Gov. Matt Bevin signed House Bill 1, the emergency pension-relief bill, into law on July 24 at the State Capital in Frankfort, Kentucky. The bill provides some relief to regional universities, including Murray State, by freezing employer contribution rates. In 2018-19, Murray State’s pension cost was 49% but Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Bri Hunter Contributing Writer briannahunter5@gmail.com On Sunday, June 16, E:60 told former Murray State point guard Ja Morant’s story. After being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Morant knows where he will get to continue that story. The all-time assists leader for the Racers Read More
Bri Hunter Contributing Writer briannahunter5@gmail.com More than a thousand K-12 teachers descended upon Murray State’s campus on June 11 and 12 to attend the 2019 Summit, a teacher and technology conference. Attendees had the opportunity to receive up to 12 free hours of professional development or Effect Instruction Leadership Act credit, a credit given to Read More